Per Diem Physical Therapist - Inpatient

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is hiring an Inpatient Per Diem Physical Therapist to provide exceptional care in an acute care setting.

The role focuses on evaluating and treating a wide range of orthopedic and medical conditions to maximize mobility, with weekend and occasional weekday day/evening shifts. The position requires a Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy, and licensure as a Physical Therapist in MA.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy preferred.
• Licenses: Physical Therapist [MA] is required.
• 1-2 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patients' PT needs and develop a treatment plan.
• Collaborate with the health care team to coordinate therapies.
• Manage patient caseload and monitor progress.
• Participate in departmental meetings and policy development.
• Supervise aides and support personnel when appropriate.
• Assist in education experiences for students.

Education

Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist [MA]

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Inpatient Per Diem Physical Therapist to provide exceptional care to patients throughout the hospital. In this acute care setting, our Physical Therapists evaluate and treat patients with a wide range of orthopedic and medical conditions to optimize mobility and function. We work closely and collaboratively with other disciplines to meet patients' varied needs. Specifically looking for an Inpatient Per Diem Physical Therapist available for weekend shifts and occasional weekday day and evening shifts.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Examines and evaluates patient's physical therapy needs. In collaboration with the patient and/or caregiver, formulates a physical therapy diagnosis, and develops a treatment plan with treatment goals directed towards maximizing function.
• 2. Demonstrates competency in all clinical knowledge and skills specific to the patient case type(s) in assigned areas of care
• 3. Consults with other members of the health care team to ensure coordination and effectiveness of therapies provided.
• 4. Assists in implementation of triaging, prioritizing, monitoring admissions, referrals, and discharges to and from the service as assigned.
• 5. Manages patient caseload assigned.
• 6. Participates in activities that directed towards increasing knowledge and skill and professional development.
• 7. May participates in departmental meetings, which help to formulate policies, procedures and program development.
• 8. May supervise aides and other support personnel as appropriate.
• 9. Assists as assigned in the supervision of students and other individuals seeking educational experiences related to physical therapy.
• 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Master's or Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy preferred

Licenses and Credentials

Physical Therapist [MA] - Required

Experience

1-2 years preferred

Skills and abilities

• 1. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to manage a diverse patient population of varying diagnosis and case types.
• 2. Must possess analytical abilities and sound knowledge in Physical Therapy to effectively manage a varied caseload demonstrating sound clinical decision-making and judgment (up to 90% of work time).
• 3. Work requires up to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and hospital policies and procedures, and the specific quality standards of care and competencies, and procedures unique to the assigned patient area.
• 4. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 70% of work time), rehabilitation and medical team (up to 20% of work time), and patients' families (up to 10% of work time).
• 5. Work requires prolonged walking and standing (up to 95% of work time); lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients and equipment (10% - 50% of work time), and the transportation of patients (up to 10% of work time).
• 6. Work with critically ill patients (up to 10% of work time) produces a high level of stress and mental fatigue.
• 7. Most patient care (70% of work time) is the 18 to 65 year olds.
• 8. The individual in this position must demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development, which would include neonates to the oldest old. In addition, the therapist must demonstrate competency in examination/evaluation and treatment relative to age specific needs for the patient population for which they provide therapy, and as described in the department's practice standards.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 1153 Centre Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Employee Type: Per Diem
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $43.31 - $54.82/Hourly
• Grade: 6

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